Joining the AirForce at 30...Real Tips

If you're joining the airforce at 30 or if you're joining as an older recruit, this video has some tips for you to be successful. Joining at 30 is a lot different than joining when you're young, so I want to make sure there's content for my older peeps.

If your family is coming into town for your graduation, and need somewhere to stay, I have two Airbnb's which would be perfect for them. Make sure they ask about our discount.

Airbnb: The Chillton - 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom

Airbnb: Ritz Bargain - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

If you're interested in starting your own Youtube channel and wanna know what gear I'm using to record, I have all the links below for everything.

This is the Canon M-50 bundle kit. It has everything from the Canon M-50 camera, to the 15-45mm leans and tripod.

Lens I use (Sigma 16mm):

My Manfrotto 290 light Tri-pod

My MountDog 2400W lighting kit

Rode Videomic Shotgun Mic

Rode Wireless Go mic

My 2TB external hard drive

My SanDisk 128GB memory card

LED Apurture Amaran mini

My LED background light kit

All views in this video are for entertainment purposes only and do not express the views or represent the Air Force.

[collinstandoh]

I am 32 now. I graduated from BMT on 29th Dec 2022. I had 98.5% on my overall PT score all because I was mentally and physically prepared. Everything you are saying is true. The kids in my dorm fell on me for advise and how to cope with the stress of BMT. I will graduate from tech school 7th Feb, 2023. At tech school I have received the academic ace award for scoring 100% and 95% on my block 1&2 tech. I am heading to my duty station in McGuire. I’m thankful to you for your videos and tips. You were instrumental in my success. Thank you Sir🙏🏾

[JustineCarissa]

I got an ACL waiver to join the Air Force ANG. I joined at 33 and went to BMT in 2021. I’m cyber transport. I don’t ever regret joining later. It helped my career project itself and I’m now a cybersecurity engineer for a defense company. One of the best decisions I ever made!

[daver]

37 and hopefully joining soon. Studying for the ASVAB.

[donovanlewis]

I'm 32, married, with kids and headed to BMT this summer. I'm a therapist at the VA and Air Force Reserve has been a goal since 24. I've learned about through your videos. Thank you!

[ProfessorPanyck]

32 in DEP, tattoo policies really hindered me in my more youthful days, glad I'm getting the chance to join now before aging out

[elietahari]

My mind is ready ... my body is ...getting there lmao

[trusselfteam]

I Just turned 34. I stayed in shape and looking forward to joining the airforce soon.

[yumiko]

Joined Navy at 34. We have to pass our OPFA. There were some young people under 25 who couldn’t do their 1.5 mile run or a push up. No disrespect my point is that ppl love to say older ppl can’t make it but everyone older actually passed the OPFA and didn’t have to do the alternative cardio.

[GearheadKC]

I'm 30 and just signed my contract with the Air National Guard yesterday. Your videos, especially this one, have taught me a lot about what to expect. Much appreciated.

[CoachRena]

I’m 33 leaving for BMT. I’m a basketball coach/trainer, I stay in shape….I’m ready!!!!

[stephanhecht]

I'm 27. Definitely considering airforce and navy so I can retrain in a new career/get a new degree. I've lost 90 lbs. Crush the cardio requirements. Right now I'm focusing on upper body strength. Hoping to talk to recruiter in 2 or 3 months. Even if I get denied due to a possible medical disqualification at least I won't have regrets about never trying to serve.

[SSS-bdli]

#1 tip should actually be to document every injury while in...everything from allergies, sinus, headaches, ringing of the ears, to neck strain at the gym. As a prior Marine who served in combat operations, one of the biggest misconceptions is that VA is only for combat injured vets. That's like saying the GI Bill is only for combat vets. I was lucky enought to have the right symptoms documented by my corpsman and on my post-deployment questionnaires. Unfortunately, lots of active personnel don't understand this (as I didn't either - just got lucky) and it makes a big difference when filing for VA disability. It's easier to join at 30 than to try to get VA benefits at 40 without any documentation. Going to medical/BAS doesn't mean trying to get out of performing your job. Just say, "I'm not trying to get out of work, but I have this/these symptoms, can you please document them in my STRs. VA compensaiton is the best hidden benefit that they really didn't talk much about when I was in and getting out.

[rosauraruiz]

I'm 31 with 2 kids, leaving for bmt February 28 and I'm so happy The best decision of my life

[detaviandaniels]

I head for BMT 3/21 I’m super excited im 30. Just left meps a couple days and finally got my job. Got a great one too!🔥🔥. You’ve been such a help during my whole process man. I’m so excited about my journey in the AirForce.

[charlespowell]

How's it going! I got 88 on the asvab this past week. But I couldn't take the physical because I need a waiver, and I just emailed my recruiter my signature for the application moral statement. At 38 and watching your videos beginning a few years ago, I still was going to go to bmt and try to get in shape there. I haven't worked out regularly in 10 years. But after watching the unlocking your potential video, I'm not going to take a chance and go bmt out of shape. I'm an older person who was born with sensational physical gifts. My mind is more important than my body, and I'm in a great headspace! I developed masterful learning abilities over the last 8 yrs. I practice lifelong learning and being a student of the game in anything I do!

[siztem]

Lol, went through BMT two years ago, at the ripe old age of 35. My takes on this video:
-Yeah, definitely get into shape, because the workouts they'll have you doing at BMT will *not* help you for your PT test.
-I wasnt the only over-30 guy in my flight, and I wasn't even the oldest. And all of us had our isht together. Sure our MTI's were younger, but we were mature enough to know that they were our superiors. It was the kids right out of high school who all had the attitude problems. All us older guys all agreed, that BMT really could have been like three weeks for anyone over 27.
-Definitely get your finances squared away before shipping, because your first paycheck is going to be like $300 (you get charged for all the gear you get issued. It's BS but it is what it is). And even if you enlist as an E3 (whether you go in with college credits or sign a 6-year contract), you dont put on E3 until after you graduate BMT, and thus dont get that E3 pay

[LsopSS]

Thank you for this video. I'm 30, very successful civilian career. No kids/ wife. Getting ready to give it up to enlist.

[BigChunk]

I turn 30 tomorrow and my recruiter told me I have to lose 20 pounds. I have to take my 2 year old daughter to the gym with me. The work can be done guys we just have to get the ball rolling.

[thomasryan]

The Air Force is not only hard to get into, but harder to remain in. Not everyone is selected for reenlistment. There's also been programs to reduce ranks where members have gotten pushed out: Palace Chase, Force Shaping, RIFT, and Blue to Green. Seems like after every war there's downsizing. Many troops were married with families and intended on staying until retirement. A DWI is a career-ender. We know not all drunks are bad people. Some just make mistakes. So are disciplines, financial trouble, a bad divorce, dealing with peoples' egos and bad evaluations. You're out. The USAF is big on volunteering. Are you prepared to do this for higher evals? What about after a midnight tour, knowing you have to go in the same night for another midnight. Would you be better or worse off in 4 years if this doesn't work out?

[t-bone]

Biggest struggle for older folks is being in the dorms with the young people. I turned 32 while in bmt and that was my biggest issue. Nothing else really bothered me.